New York Metro Manager of Instruction
Welcome to my region.
I’m proud to introduce you to the phenomenal New York regional instructional staff. I’ve been in the education field for over 8 years and have worked with hundreds of teachers; my New York staff is by far the most talented group I’ve had the pleasure to know. Our pool of teachers reflects the diversity and vibrancy of our region. They come from a variety of professional pursuits (teachers, professors, doctors, actors, lawyers) and have all achieved a great degree success in their chosen field.
Please take a moment to browse the biographies of these amazingly dedicated individuals so you can see why these folks are the best SAT and ACT prep teachers around.
- NYC Teaching Fellow
- Master of Science in Education
- B.S. Magna Cum Laude, Syracuse University
- Published thesis on Authentic Assessment in an ELA Classroom
New York Metro Instructors
Salt Lake City, Utah
Wesleyan University
I was born in Wyoming and grew up mostly in Salt Lake City, Utah, amid the majestic Rocky Mountains. In high school I loved being involved with theatre, both onstage and off. Ten years later I'm still good friends with my actor and techie buddies from back in the day! After graduation, I headed to Connecticut for college where I had a fabulous time, gained a wealth of knowledge about the world around me, and met more amazing and wonderful people with whom I am still friends today. After college I moved to New York City to pursue a graduate degree in Urban Education. I am now a certified teacher for General and Special Education. I taught in an elementary school for three years before coming to Revolution Prep. Now I am loving the opportunity to work with high school students all around New York City! In my free time I read (a lot!), write, and ride my bike. I also love to dance and cook -- two things I learned how to do from my talented housemates and friends at college.
My college experience was critical to my personal and intellectual development. I remember the intense application process and the long wait to hear back from schools. I want to do everything I can to help you have your best shot at getting into schools that will be great for you and your development. A solid SAT score helps. Revolution Prep uses an effective curriculum, employs excellent teachers, and--most importantly--attracts the best students from all walks of life.
Reston, VA
American University, New York University
I used to be fascinated with elephants. Then, for a time, it was flamingos. Now my interests include audio engineering (my major), watching obscure movies and medical procedures on TV, and daydreaming about the day when I will have enough time, space and moxie to take apart an entire saxophone and put it back together in working order.
Revolution Prep takes an innovative approach to standardized test preparation and uses strategies that are both simple and highly effective. Also, I like to participate in activities that require me to use the word "Pythagorean."
Scarsdale, NY
Skidmore College
I graduated from Skidmore College in 2004 with a degree in English Literature. Boy, was that useful. I worked with the Princeton Review as a Master Tutor for two years before leaving to tutor on my own for three years.
All the while, I have been working at night as a stand-up comedian in New York City, a job at which I am semi-professional and semi-funny.
I found Revolution Prep to have the ideal balance of practice testing and teacher reinforcement, and I hope to grow in this company and contribute to the curriculum.
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Revolution Prep Center
SAT course - begins July 6, 2010
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Valley Stream
CCNY
I am a lifelong educator who is passionate about making a difference in children's lives. I have taught and tutored math in NYC for more than 10 years. I have always subscribed to the philosophy that academic rigor combined with high expectations and the right instructional approaches will always lead to student achievement. The one thing I enjoy more than good food and sports (playing or watching) is helping young people succeed.
As an educator, I have an incredible opportunity to help shape the future by preparing students to make a successful transition into higher education. One of my deepest desires is to lend my talent, energy and abilities to an institution/company committed to equipping children with the necessary tools to compete and thrive in the complex, global economy. I could not imagine a company more conducive to that end than Revolution Prep.
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Thomas Edison Vocational and Technical HS
SAT course - begins July 6, 2010
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Waterloo, IL
New York University
I grew up in a small town in southern Illinois, but I always knew I was really a city girl. So I headed to New York University for college, where I majored in English and minored in Math. During and after college, I worked in the food world in several capacities - for a baker, a chocolate shop, an upscale restaurant, and several farmers at the city's farmers markets. I am currently working on my English PhD, and I decided to balance the lonely task of research with the energetic atmosphere of the Revolution classroom. I love books (mostly old ones), movies, singing, biking, and baking (I have a dangerous sweet tooth!)
As a graduate student, I started teaching writing to college freshmen and quickly learned that many students are intimidated by seemingly tricky skills that are actually quite basic when explained properly. I love Revolution Prep because their curriculum is centered around this idea that students CAN tackle the tricks of the SAT with just some practice and some key strategies. They have figured out the best way to approach the SAT - who wouldn't want in on that?
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Brooklyn Technical HS
SAT course - begins July 6, 2010
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Lake Grove, NY
Northeastern University (Undergrad), Dowling College (Grad)
I'm a recent graduate of Northeastern University, having successfully completed a dual-major degree in Mathematics and Computer Science. I have also recently enrolled in graduate school at Dowling College for a Masters in Secondary Education. In my free time, you can usually find me in front of a computer or a musical instrument, and when the weather is right, outside playing sports.
Having taught with Revolution Prep for over two years now, I think I can safely say that I teach because of the impact I get to have on the students. I find that not only am I able to teach them the material specific to the standardized tests, but I'm also able to share with them my ever-increasing array of life experiences and really connect with them on a more adult level than they're used to. I see my role not as a means to an end, but more as a bridge for that awkward gap between the high school mindset and that of college-bound student. While I suppose I could attempt to make that connection with any test preparation company, I truly believe in what Revolution Prep is doing for these kids, and I'm proud to be a part of it!
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Cold Spring Harbor HS
SAT course - begins July 19, 2010
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Vero Beach, FL
Northwestern University
My life in two paragraphs:
When I was in fourth grade, I got a little teary eyed because I couldn't understand fractions. From that moment on, I vowed that I would not let myself or anyone else be intimidated by math.
When I was in 6th grade, I quit the piano lessons my parents made me take. Three years later I got really into guitar. Nine years after that, I finished getting an electrical engineering degree and I moved to New York to build and run a recording studio with my brother.
When I moved to New York, the only plan I had was to create and record music. I needed a secondary plan to pay the bills. I always enjoyed teaching and working with classmates to understand school material, so I started looking for tutoring jobs. When I heard about Revolution Prep, I knew I wanted to work for them. The fact that they will teach students who want to learn, whether or not they can afford the course sold me on the company immediately.
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Brooklyn Technical HS
SAT course - begins July 6, 2010
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Brooklyn Technical HS
SAT course - begins July 7, 2010
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Brooklyn Technical HS
SAT course - begins September 13, 2010
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HS for Math, Science and Engineering
SAT course - begins September 25, 2010
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Kansas City, Missouri
New York University
I'm from Kansas City originally. I chose to come to New York City because it's the best, most diverse place in the world. I like long walks through the city, and by that I don't mean walking from Lincoln Center to Penn Station. I mean all day walks, from Inwood to the Battery, from Chinatown to the Rockaways, up and down the Bronx River, or all the way down Greenpoint and Roosevelt Avenues from the East River to Flushing and beyond. I love what the city really is: not a taxi ride, but where the taxi drivers live. I prefer East Broadway to West Broadway, and Sunnyside to SoHo. I moved here from Kansas City only 7 years ago for school, but New York has quickly became home.
I teach for Revolution Prep because I like to help students see how much easier the SAT can be if you learn how to take it. The College Board is trying to trick you! See past the tricks and you can get the score to get you to college, the best years of your life, where *you* can decide where you're going. That's why I'm here.
Williamsville, New York
Binghamton University, University of Virginia
I love to travel. When I was a kid I decided that I would visit all 50 states. I haven't succeeded yet because I discovered that traveling out of the country is even more fun. In college I got the chance to live in Paris, France (one of the many cool things about college) and I've made my way through Greece, France, England, Spain, Italy, and India. When I'm not trekking around the world, I spend most of my time watching TV shows that my mom says will rot my brain. Hasn't happened yet. Moms aren't always right.
When I was in high school, I thought the SAT's were long, hard, and boring; and they have only gotten longer, harder, and more boring. I teach for Revolution Prep because I want to show students that the test is not as impossible as it might first seem.
Merchantville, NJ
Princeton University
I was born in Brooklyn, but grew up just outside Philadelphia in a small New Jersey town. In college, I majored in music composition and theory, but also had a bit of an addiction to Russian history and literature. This, of course, lead to a summer in Russia, studying in St. Petersburg and then traveling across the entire country on the Trans-Siberian Railroad. After college, I spent some time in New York, then in Charleston, SC, toured the country with a band for a year, and recently returned to Brooklyn (full circle!). I'm very excited to be teaching for Revolution Prep!
I remember how overwhelming the entire college application process was, especially the SAT. I truly believe that the Revolution Prep strategies are the BEST out there and they will not only help students score higher, but they will also ease much of the test anxiety!
Mesa, Arizona
Stanford University
No matter where I move, or what else I am doing, I continue to find myself tutoring or teaching in some capacity. Being a pretty huge nerd myself, I place an enormous value on education, and believe that every child should have the opportunity to learn and progress. In teaching for Revolution Prep, I hope to help make it a little bit easier for each desiring student to reach their very own pie in the sky: college! I am so excited to be part of the Revolution!
I just moved to New York City to dance professionally after graduating with a degree in Psychology and Performing Arts in June 2008. When I am not prancing around, I read, explore new places, travel just about anywhere, and do anything that involves being physically active. If and when I finish my dance career, I'll invest my energy in developmental psychology. For now, I am loving New York!
Dallas, Texas, or maybe Decatur, Illinois
George Washington University and Oxford University
In the last few years I've been an academic advisor and mentor, writing tutor, freelance editor, executive assistant and food importer. Before that, I got a master's in Linguistics at Oxford University, and before that I got a BA in English with a minor in Geography at George Washington University. Yep, books and maps. Before that, I was just another midwestern high school student. I still like books and maps, but I also love running, boxing and baking.
I teach for Revolution Prep because the SAT doesn't determine who is smart and who is not, and it doesn't determine one's self-worth. It is just a test, and it is all about learning to play by its rules!
New York City
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute / Manhattan School of Music
Although born in New York City, I spent my toddler years in Mexico and Paris. We then moved to the Netherlands, where I went to the French Lycee for a while, and later, the American School of the Hague. Alongside English, I speak Spanish, French and Dutch. Really!
I majored in Math at RPI, came to NYC for a job in banking. After a few years, I went back to music school and got my Masters in Music Composition. I currently teach math and music full-time at the middle and high school levels.
Other fun facts:
• I have written music for and musically directed theater works Off-Off Broadway
• I have worked for graphic design and production companies and trained employees in the use of desktop publishing
• I have freelanced as a movie translator
• I have run summer music festivals
• I am an origami fanatic
• I love to make home made ice cream and pasta
Beyond having a great program, I am particularly struck by Revolution Prep's mission of making their facilities available to students regardless of socio-economic status. If we are to educate future citizens of an increasingly complex society, it is vital to provide all students with skills that will open up opportunities for them.
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